· More strength and flexibility - Practising yoga regularly will enable the body’s joints to become stronger and more stable therefore improving body posture, it also increases of range of motion.

· Improved blood circulation – The majority of yoga postures aim to improve and maintain good blood circulation all over the body. Increased blood circulation removes body impurities and eliminates toxins.

· Improved breathing – Frequent yoga practise increases lung capacity and stabilizes breathing. Deep breathing yoga exercises make reduce the body’s acidity levels reducing the risk of bone and tissue damage, arthritis and fatigue.

· Better physical shape – Yoga helps to regulate body metabolism and digestion, in turn assisting weight loss.

· Helps performance in other sports- Yoga also helps to improve balance, stamina and pain reduction, therefore assisting performance in other sport.

Mental Benefits

· Enhanced cognitive ability – A common technique used in yoga is breathing through one nostril at a time, breathing through one nostril results in increased activity on the opposite side of the brain. Studies have suggested that regular breathing through one nostril may help improve communication between the right and left side of the brain.

· Mood change- Virtually everyone who has practised yoga over a long period of time reports increase in energy levels and a more positive outlook on life.

· Spiritual benefit – Yoga induces relaxation techniques which can then be used to reduce pain when needed, whether physical or psychological such as helplessness and depression.

Yoga is non-competitive and our classes cater for all levels of ability. Whether you be a complete beginner, intermediate or advanced our classes are for you and your friends!

We have yoga classes running every day from Monday-Friday. For details on the classes see our guide and for more information see the links above or contact us at: yoga@sunion.warwick.ac.uk

You can aslo search for Warwick Yoga and Warwick Meditation on facebook and become our friend for updates about our exciting new events, from meditation classes to fun socials :)

Term 3 2012 update:

The following classes will be running:

Monday: Vinyasa 15:30-17:00, Lecture Room above Westwood Games Hall £3.00(£3.50)

Wednesday: Dynamic Vinyasa, 17.00-18.00, Westwood Dance Studio £3.00(£3.50)

Thursday: Hatha, 16:30-18:00, Lecture Room above Westwood Games Hall £3.00(£3.50)

Friday: Freestyle Ashtanga, 15:30-17:00, Lecture Room above Westwood Games hall £4.00(£4.50)

No more classes in Cryfiled Pavilion in Term 3

These classes may stop around week 5/6 - keep up to date by adding Warwick Yoga on Facebook.

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Currently we have weekly meditation classes in term 3, 2012 on:

Tuesdays 1.30pm-2.00pm

Thursdays 5.30pm-6.00pm

in H5.45

They are free to attend. Come along and try it out!

We will do a short meditation for 15-20 mins where we can get together and meditate as a group. Perfect for finding that quiet time in your hectic day!

If you have any access requirements please e-mail us and we will try our best to accomodate you.